Health informatics

Research shows prevalence of COPD stable overall from 2011 to 2021

From 2011 to 2021, there was no change in the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overall, but increases were seen among adults aged ≥75 years, those in micropolitan counties, and among current or ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Rabies virus variants from marmosets found in bats

Rabies virus variants closely related to variants present in White-tufted marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) have been detected in bats in Ceará state, Northeast Brazil.

Oncology & Cancer

Government housing assistance may boost some cancer screening

Receipt of government housing assistance is associated with increased rates of breast cancer (BC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Health

Q&A: Can virtual reality help people eat a healthier diet?

With heart disease and diabetes—which can be caused or worsened by poor diet—among the leading causes of death and illness for adults in the United States, researchers in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development ...

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